[Greenbuilding] Low-e housewrap

[Bob Klahn]

Phil,
I haven't seen this use before but it looks to me like the reflective 
scrim folks have found a new marketing niche.  It might work, provided 
the siding was held off the wall on vertical lath to provide a drain 
space and the required air gap to let the reflective function work.
However, I did not see any mention of a perm rating on their site.  I'd 
check that before using, lest you block the walls drying potential to 
the outside.  I'd think that aluminum scrim is a near-perfect vapor barrier.

Bob Klahn

On 7/21/2011 8:44 AM, Phil Schawe wrote:
> Does anyone have experience with this company?
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> http://www.low-e.com/
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> My builder is recommending their low-e housewrap.
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> I have been using radiant barrier decking on roofs for many years (in 
> Texas hot-humid climate) but I have never heard of low-e house wrap. I 
> don't know how much more it costs, or its effectiveness. My 
> recommendation (for Houston) has always been for adding more 
> insulation in roof, rather than worrying too much about the walls, in 
> this climate.
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> Phil
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